Badgers guard John Tonje scored a game-high 31 points as Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 for their fifth consecutive win.
Armed security is everywhere you look in Pakistan where Australia will try to win the Champions Trophy
India will start the Champions Trophy as tournament favourites with the distinct advantage of not having to play games in the same country as everyone else, including Australia, who will have to take on Afghanistan in Pakistan amid lingering tensions about their place in the tournament.
Kevin Durant explains why he spiked trade to Warriors: ‘I just didn’t want to move’
Durant was on the verge of returning the Warriors at the trade deadline, until he made it clear he didn't want to go to the Warriors.
Powerhouse desperate to end ugly 12-year drought; bowling nightmare looms — Champions Trophy Burning Questions
It feels like an eternity since Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted the Champions Trophy alongside his Pakistan teammates, but after an eight-years hiatus, the ICC tournament has finally made its long-awaited return.
From the Pocket: spotlight turns to big-name recruit Kane Cornes amid AFL media shake-up
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Chris Jones has always had an eye for talent and for cultivating relationships. As a cadet reporter with Leader Newspapers in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, he struck up a friendship with a young local player, Sam Mitchell. He introduced Mitchell to his future wife. Their respective careers blossomed, and Jones was last year appointed director of network sport at Seven West Media, with a mandate to overhaul its footy coverage.
It’s a change that is long overdue. Seven’s coverage has been pretty dire in recent years. The additions of Jason Bennett, Alister Nicholson and Matthew Hill – the latter arguably the best race-caller in the world – were all well received. But all too often, their colleagues have reverted to witless, mind-numbing prattle, to hyperventilating when nothing’s really happening, and to dozing when someone pulls down the mark of the year.
Continue reading...AFL State of Origin games could return in 2026, Andrew Dillon says
- Andrew Dillon buoyed by success of Indigenous All Stars game
- Representative fixtures forecast to become regular feature
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has flagged the possible return of state of origin amid a “groundswell” of support for the concept, as the league weighs up the future of representative football.
Buoyed by the success of last weekend’s Indigenous All Stars exhibition, Dillon on Wednesday forecast representative fixtures becoming a regular feature on the AFL calendar for years to come.
Continue reading...LAFC striker Olivier Giroud reportedly had home burglarized, lost $500,000 in jewelry
Olivier Giroud is the latest athlete to have his home burglarized in recent months.
LeBron James questionable to play Wednesday, Luka Doncic to see minutes increase
The Lakers return to play Wednesday night at home against Charlotte and one star is questionable while the other is ramping up his playing time.
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 18: Youssef Zalal darts into featherweight top 15
UFC Fight Night 251 took place this past Saturday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, producing a few updates across multiple divisions. In the main event, former title challenger Jared Cannonier overcame early scares from Gregory Rodrigues to score a fourth-round TKO. In th
Will Anderson Jr. wins appeal of $25,000 fine for criticizing officials
Joe Mixon wasn't the only player to receive good news Tuesday.
Devin Williams sneaks some forbidden beard into Yankees team photo
Devin Williams had a beard his entire MLB career until he joined the Yankees.
Why Steve Erceg is more excited to fight Brandon Moreno over UFC title shot
Steve Erceg has never looked forward to a fight as much as Brandon Moreno. Erceg (12-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) takes on former two-time flyweight champion Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC) March 29 in the UFC on ESPN 64 main event at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Moreno is a fight Er
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly splits with agent, set to represent himself ahead of supermax deal
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the Thunder to the top of the Western Conference standings in the first half of the season.
Report: Rams promote Nate Scheelhaase to passing game coordinator
The Rams have promoted Nate Scheelhaase to passing game coordinator, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
‘Robocop’ repaired: Roberto Soldic shifts into new gear ahead of long-awaited ONE 171 return
"Robocop" is in a new gear. With confidence he's new and improved, Roberto Soldic returns Thursday at ONE 171 with the hope of quickly shaking the ghosts of his first two promotional appearances. It's been a minute since he competed. Well, it's been more than a…